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[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sparkdroid:
Here is an option that eliminates the need for me to modify every charger I encounter to work with my phone...

Parts you'll need:

Remove the data pins on the male USB A connector (you won't be needing them) and drill mounting holes in the PCB:

Process steps:

Finished:

Check your connections for shorts before using this with your phone. This will now make any charger recognizable to the phone as a dedicated charger causing it to draw the same current as from an AC charger. Obviously, do not use this unless the port can output at least an amp of current to be on the safe side.

--- DO NOT CONNECT THIS TO A COMPUTER USB PORT!! ---
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sparkdroid:
Today I gave the adapter the first real test. I plugged my phone into it for a 30 min drive and was able to charge from 25% up to 60% in that short time.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] STB68:
Sorry for bumping such an old thread but there were some doubts earlier in this thread.

I want to confirm everything that Sparkdroid says. He is 100% right.

I also want to add that it seems to work fine with removing the voltage divider and shorting pin 2 and 3. The 200 ohm resistor does not seem to be important for the X10.

My phone draws approx 1.1A when charging. It reports charging from AC source. The current does not rise when starting navigation or other heavy applications so 1.1A seems to be the maximum the X10 can use.

One conclusion is that you would not be helped by spending money at a charger that can give more then 1A. Buy the cheapest one that is able to give 1A and mod it by shorting pins 2 and 3.

Note for those that are not friends with voltage (V) and current (A):

All chargers we are discussing here give 5V. They are able to deliver between 0A up to the maximum rated current. It is the phone that draws as much current as it need for the moment. The only thing you have to think about is to buy a charger that is able to deliver at least as much as the phone need. It will not charge faster even if your charger is able to give 100A. The phone is still limiting it to about 1A.

Frying the phone is only possible if the voltage raise too much above 5V. Any properly designed charger will make sure it stays within safe limits.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rico ANDROID:
On the Dell Streak 5 (version 2.2); you can long-press on a "text message" and the menu option "LOCK" appears, setting a text so that you can not mistakenly delete it until you 'unlock' the text.

Can we do this also to an email? How can I 'lock' an email so that it doesnt get deleted from my phone? Is this possible?
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fleurdelisxliv:
i just star it in my g-mail and it keeps it stored
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RicoATT:
I think that will work, thanks.

rico android (aka rico ATT)

Update: starred a few emails and still able to delete them even while starred. I am looking for a way to "lock" an email jjst like the text messaging feature where, if you try to delete it you cant until removing the lock status.

..."is there an app for that?"...
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rico ANDROID:
Stilll able to delete a starred email without warning and no lock feature to prevent an email from being erased.

Is there a tool/app available that can lock an email and prevent them from being deleted?

Also, i have 187 deleted emails in my trash folder and am scrolling thru selecting one at a time (blue check box) then clicking the delete button at the bottom. Is there a way to "select all" then delete? I do see a "deselect or uncheck all" but do not see a "select all" option.

This is reference to additional email accounts , excluding the GMail account that I had to register with the phone for gmail syncing.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pdf19640829:
I ran the bat file which I downloaded from here. When it runs it says can not find file nv_data.bin. Anyone have an idea what's going on here?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] evilkorn:
It is in the /efs folder. I am not familiar with the captivate, but do you have rw permission for that folder? Do you need root permission also? Do you have adb setup correctly? Have you tried to manually back it up with root explorer or any file explorer, then do whatever from the computer?
[Wildfire General] boomshankar:
hello,

i have wildfire with stock froyo my network signal was fine till last week

i am from india here 3g is just launched its not fully started they just support browsing as of now

i registered for 3g this week since then i noticed i get very low signal for my network even when i am not connected for data connection

when i checked in about under settings network

there it shows network type as HSDPA

everything was fine before i registered for 3g

so is it because of the 3g coverage or something else

my provider is Vodafone india

please clear this doubt

thanks
[Desire HD Themes and Apps] monstermuffin20:
Anyone know how to remove the "recent apps" section in the notification menu?

I dont use/want it and its just a big waste of space.

Running GingerX gingerbread sense rom =D.

Thanks ~MM20
[Desire HD Themes and Apps] Pard0ned:
Go into /system/customize (using root explorer or something similar) and scroll down untill you find notification_config.txt,

tap it, then menu then open it in a text editor and just delete where it says recent apps, then hit menu - save and close. Then reboot the phone and you're sorted.

;)
[Desire HD Themes and Apps] newoutofthebox:
Don't you like it? It's kinda cool.
[Desire HD Themes and Apps] monstermuffin20:
Unfortunately said file is inexistant on my phone, even searched with root explorer. =\
[Desire HD Themes and Apps] monstermuffin20:
I just think its bulky and I never use it and it rely limits the actual notification space.
[Desire HD Themes and Apps] PG101:
you cant remove them. unless you install an external task killer.. which is not recommended.

Let me assure you that its not a waste of space, the apps are dormant after a while anyway...

Re-boot will get rid of all of them.
[Desire HD Themes and Apps] Pard0ned:
You can get rid of them if you're rooted.

You have to find the notification.config,txt of whatever rom you're using, and edit it. It's normally in the /data folder. Try searching for it.

That will sort it out
[Galaxy S I9000 General] mirceal:
Hi,

I am trying hardly to connect to the PC when the phone is in download mode. All the time the PC(doesn't metter in XP or W7) is telling me that the USB is not recognized.

When I am connected normally it's working and I can connect with Kies.

What's going on?

BR,

Mircea

PS: I'm trying to update the i9000 software to I9000XWJS8
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Tk-Glitch:
Update your USB drivers (Samsung ones) with Kies closed and try again. I only had this kind of problem while using old/bad USB drivers.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] gfacer:
Options

Have you tried:

1) Battery out then immediately into download (its a little tricky with holding all the buttons and sliding in the battery).

2) Reinstall the drivers as suggested - not from kies but the independent drivers.

and remove and reinstall of kies is another avenue to try.

3) You could try to do the whole android adb thing (see info elsewhere) and push the phone into download (I think). Useful for troubleshooting at least.

4) try cleaning the usb port with alcohol (never hurts and might cause some issues if it is dirty).

5) changing the connection order (usb in computer and phone, then on/download then connect/download with usb in and reboot computer etc). And if you are using odin add that in the mix too (load after connected, load before)

6) sim card and sd card in may effect the download mode (I think I read that when I was trying the same - only I had no recognition at that time).

7) if you need Odin, you could try heimdall in ubuntu as another option.

8) try various usb ports (ie on the back of a desktop - no hubs)

Going though all of these takes a long time and I know how frustrating it can be.

If it were me doing it again with another phone I would try drivers/re and re kies/ clean port and try back of the computer first. You can likely do all that in about 20 minutes. I'd go right to ADB to see if it can see the device. I think it also installs its own driver which might help too.

Good luck, let people know what worked.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] mirceal:
Hi,

Thanks for the answers.

I already updated USB drivers several times from Kies. From where should I take the indepedent of Kies USB drivers?

I tried with all USBs from my PC and laptop....

Thannks,

BR,

Mircea
[Galaxy S I9000 General] gfacer:
try here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=961956

I did not check if the link was active but it seems recent. I know I got mine off softpedia several times (It was a long time before I solved my own issues!).
[Galaxy S I9000 General] gfacer:
On re reading the post where it is sort of recognized from the PC, I would definately clean the port with alcohol if the new drivers don't work right away. Once I did that for mine I had like 7 drivers install right away. That usb connection seems very finnicky on the i9000.

If you don't have rubbing alcohol handy you might just try blowing in the port or compressed air on the off chance that is enough.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] JJEgan:
If Kies picks up your connection via USB .

Then open Kies shrink it go to download mode and connect USB see what happens .

jje
[Galaxy S I9000 General] SGS_elko:
Same things happened to me. So i conected the phone first to the computer (it was off), and then put it into download mode.

Otherwise you can try the app "spooffw" to spoof Kies2 and update the phone to XWJS8, like i did it.
[Captivate General] trontheman:
Ok, so i have had a samsung captivate since last summer. I just did the official froyo update the other day and it was successful with kies mini. I then decided to root it using super1click which also worked successfully. I have superuser, titanium backup with busybox installed, and super manager and terminal emulator. I also successfully got clockworkmod flashed and working.

My problem is that ive got the new cognition rom on my internal sd card, but when i try to flash it with cwm, i get the 3e recovery failure message. Ive been reading various sites today on how to fix this problem, but every site seems to tell me something different. I ask this question here, because it seems to be the most knowledgeable site to go to.

How do i get my rooted captivate, with all the above installed and running, to allow me to flash a new rom and possible a new kernal down the road? Im about to go insane trying to decipher through all the info all the different sites have said. Sorry to write such a novel on a tired subject, but im going crazy. Any help will be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks.
[Captivate General] zelendel:
If you would have done a search here then you would have found that you need to do one of 2 things.

1. Flash back to 2.1

2. Replace the 3e recovery with one that doesnt check for the sig.
[Captivate General] trontheman:
I dont know how to replace the 3e recovery. I think ill go with flashing back to 2.1. Once i dl Odin and flash back to 2.1, then i can flash a new rom or a new kernel? Will it undo everything i've done so far? Thanks for the help.
[Captivate General] zelendel:
Here is a link to the replacement recovery.

Make sure you have the right odin and that your 3 button works right.

Yesh doing this will wipe out everything. Make sure to back up. Do not back up system data at all as when you restore it, it can lead to major issues. Once done with a custom rom it will be wiped clean. You will have to redo contacts, email, and all other settings
[Captivate General] trontheman:
Thanks. Would it be okay to just flash a new kernel like speedmod kernal and just use the stock rom? Is that possible to do while im on rooted 2.2? I like the rom just fine, i just want it faster mainly. Thanks again.
[Captivate General] zelendel:
To be honest I am not sure. I only had the stock on for a few hours as it was just not that great compared to the 2.2.1 rom that I have been used to running. I need BT voice dial and the added exchange options so 2.2 was not really for me. If you want a stock feel but faster then I would go with COG or one of the other roms based on the kb1 rom.
[Captivate General] trontheman:
So I've come to the conclusion that I should just flash back to 2.1 and go from there. I have odin downloaded, but I'm not certain how to use it. Do you guys think I should flash a custom rom from stock, or just flash a kernel with lag fix and delete the bloatware? Thanks.
[Captivate General] TRusselo:
first flash 2.1 stock to get rid of the damn 3e. custom roms dont replace that always. also most custom roms dont flash with odin.

get a stock rom. read the instructions, flash
[Captivate General] bobapunk:
If you are getting .zip signature errors when trying to flash a rom (because you are using 3e recovery) you will not be able to flash a kernel.

Supercurio did make a KB1 kernel that is installable via Odin. If you install that, you will also get CWM recovery. Then you can flash anything you want.

Either way you will need an Odin program. Either Odin One Click to flash back to stock 2.1 or Odin v1.7 to flash the Supercurio KB1 Kernel .tar file.
[Captivate General] Johnnie5000:
Correct me if i'm wrong but I think the speedmod kernal is i9000 based which would cause a major headache/bootloop on the stock rom.
[Captivate General] Pirateghost:
....it works fine on stock 2.2, as does any other 2.2/2.2.1 kernel
[Captivate General] axis01:
The problem is, the OP has no idea what he's doing. It sounds like he's wanting to flash to 2.1, then add a I9000 kernel. Since he's all over the place, it's hard to decipher what he's thinking.

To the OP. I'd HIGHLY suggest you look for the stickied "how to" video's by Connexxion. They will tell you what you need to do and show you EXACTLY how to do it. Invaluable info for the noobs.
[Captivate General] jake.corey.jacobs:
Here is the link your looking for, download the installer zip file at the bottom of the first post. Extract to your fancy, use the install.bat file once extracted. Be sure to have the phone connect to the pc (DO NOT MOUNT) and have USB Debugging on.

Modded 3e recovery that works like 2e
[Captivate General] trontheman:
I am wanting to flash back to 2.1 and go from there. I have the drivers installed and I have odin downloaded. I tried it last night, but I couldn't get it to work. I got it to download mode, but still nothing. What could the problem be? Thanks.
[Captivate General] trontheman:
I tried odin one click again today, but still nothing. All i want to do is flash back to 2.1, root, then flash a rom or custom kernel. Im losing my mind, any more help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
[Captivate General] trontheman:
Bump. Thanks.
[Captivate General] Dani897:
ok no need to flash 2.1

get neldars kernel flashing app from the market

get a kernel for froyo without 3e recovery in the dev section. this one is great

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=547852&d=1300708475

use neldars app (edit) "sgs kernel flasher" or something to that effect. to flash this kernel

then flash cognition

you can also use odin3 but not the oneclick downloader without the .pit file and flash the same kernel placed in the pda slot.
[Captivate General] TRusselo:
when you installed keis mini, it installed new WRONG drivers (for odin)

reinstall the original other drivers.

BUT. in your OP all you wanted was to be able to flash COG or something.

ALL you have to do is fix your 3e recovery, SEVERAL people including myself have told you how to fix it. then CWM will work! you dont need a computer to fix 3e if you have root explorer (google it $) .

if you are going to flash a custom rom anyway dont bother going back to 2.1.

if you are going to stay stock, 2.2 is better anyway. (aside from 3e but staying stock dont matter)

@ dani - dude read the thread. odin doesn't recognize his phone.!! try to catch up before butting in...
[Captivate General] Dani897:
well that doesn't make my whole post irrelivent. if he is rooted and has busy box he can use neldars kernel flasher. sorry if i over looked something.;)
[Captivate General] trontheman:
Ok, well i got the aio toolbox, and i flashed back to stock. Now im running 2.1-update1. How do i go about rooting now? I cant seem to find a root file. Thanks.
[Captivate General] trontheman:
Ok, nevermind. I used aio toolbox to root. Now im rooted, i have tb and busybox, superuser, and clockworkmod. Now do i just download a custom rom and use aio to flash it? Thanks.
[Captivate General] Dani897:
now you are on 2.1 and rooted, 2.1 has 2e recovery and can run clockwork mod recovery. i never used aoi toolbox but now you should have no issues installing a 2.2 rom wheather you use rom manager from the market or aoi toolbox.

for future reference there is no need to go back to 2.1. the recovery is in the kernel and the kernel can be flashed via odin independant of the rom (provided you have proper working drivers and odin sees the device). there are a number of custom kernels in the development section for 2.2 with modified or replaced recovery versions. also rooted phones can flash kernels via sgs kernel flasher app.
[Captivate General] mrhaley30705:
This is how I got around the 3e problem.

Upgraded to 2.2 with kies

Root with superoneclick(also enabled 3rd party apps)

Download SGS Tools and SGS Kernel Flasher.

Using rom tools from SGS Tools, download a kernel with cwm.

Move downloaded kernel .zip to sgs kernel flasher folder.

Used SGS Kernel Flasher to flash downloaded kernel(after making a backup of stock kernel).

Voila, cwm recovery.

This is just how I did it, so you know its super easy. Just dont forget to make sure ANY lagfix is disabled before flashing a new kernel.
[Captivate General] trontheman:
Can I download a rom using sgs tools and instal it with that or clockwork? Will the roms work since I an still on 2.1. The sgs tools app said all the roms and kernels are for 2.2. Thanks.
[Captivate General] mrhaley30705:
If you noticed, the first thing I did was upgrade to 2.2.

That said, check this link, if all you want is to flash s new rom

http://capfaq.com/w/ROM_Table

Each rom has its own install instructions.
[Captivate General] trontheman:
The sgs tools app has a few roms to choose from, but I'm not 100% sure if it will actually work. do you any of you guys have any experience with the app? Thanks.
[Captivate General] mrhaley30705:
They work. I use the app more for the modems and kernels, but the roms do work. The guy that built the app is a highly regarded developer on this site.
[Captivate General] bobapunk:
I did almost the same thing. Exact same up to the kernel. I used Odin 1.7 to flash the .tar of Supercurio's KB1 + Voodoo lagfix kernel. The KB+V kernel includes CWM.
[Captivate General] mrhaley30705:
I personally used the speedmod. Either way, ended up with cwm so I could flash a new rom.
[Captivate General] trontheman:
Do I have to update back to 2.2 before I flash a rom or kernel? Or can I start at what I am now, rooted 2.1-update1? so all you do to flash using sgs tools is choose what you want and let it do its thing? Thanks.
[Captivate General] axis01:
You are WAY past beating a dead horse here. Everything you need is here in a search. I know you're new to this and you're looking for answers but you'll learn a lot more if you search around. Like I posted above. The "how to" videos will tell you EVERYTHING you need to know and then some.

Go to google and search for MobileTechVideos. They use to be stickied here but apparently someone had a problem with him.
[Captivate General] mrhaley30705:
SGS Tools will only help you download the rom/modem/kernel from their app.

I second what was said. Google Mobile tech videos. He has some great how tos. His video have me the knowledge to first root my phone, then start flashing roms/modems/kernels.

Also, you need to do research and find a failsafe way to return to stock 2.1.
[Captivate General] trontheman:
Possibly bricked it now

I installed oclf from the market, and it was working good. Then i installed the speedmod kernel from sgs tools, but i didnt uninstall oclf. Now it just goes to a black screen with GALAXY S, samsung, and the phone model number, and it wont go anywhere else. I can still get to recovery mode with clockwork recovery and speedmod recovery options. Did i brick the phone? How can i get the phone back to normal, either through recovery or with aio toolbox?

Im an idiot, i messed up. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
[Captivate General] mrhaley30705:
Return to stock 2.1 and then go watch some mobile tech videos. Also reread this entire thread.

Mods please close thread.
[Captivate General] thekurrgan:
wow..Yeap I'd agree.. go back to stock and redo from start...

I agree with closing thread also, pretty worthless.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goodpill:
i upgraded my rogers 1.6 to o2 2.1 and 2.2 and now i want to go to rogers 2.2, but how? I can get back to o2 1.6 but how can i change the baseband to 32?
[HTC Inspire 4G] milleirish:
If you down and place a custom bootanimation into your /data/local on your phone. Does this over ride the 3 animation already on the phone? The HTC one, the AT&T one and the Rethink possibilities one?
[HTC Inspire 4G] ronnie498:
It will only change the boot animation, not the splash or shutdown.

Unless u change them
[HTC Inspire 4G] mudknot2005:
if your on a stock rooted rom, keep in mind it won't be in data>local. It will be in system>customize>resources as ATT_bootanimation.zip
[myTouch 4G General] neidlinger:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2382500,00.asp

for those of you on TapATalk
[myTouch 4G General] mark manning:
**** THAT!!!!!!!! (sorry mods)
[myTouch 4G General] Nicgraner:
Oh yea Muslims will plan terrorist attacks inside the country via open unencrypted radio waves...imagine their callsignes lol...
[myTouch 4G General] neidlinger:
"This is big slushi calling little slushi everything is ready at the 7/11 over"
[myTouch 4G General] thedude1313:
Thas SOMe POOP!!

Look there is and never will be a way to control digital media whether its APi's ir APK. they should take some lessons from the Music and Movie industries.... . so yeah know they think that an open source like android. will be kept in Cheked? what ever..... just saying that if its digital it will never be tamed!!!
[myTouch 4G General] neidlinger:
What they are getting at is they want to regulate the type of applications that are made available via public access application markets. They are not wanting to watch what is made available via, forums or what not, just what is on the market. It's a stupid idea to me. Developer sends app to google, FCC/DOJ clears the app it goes lives. This could easily be controlled. But you are 100% correct if someone makes an app, we'll say this DUI checkpoint app, and post it via any forum their is no way of one person, or group of being able to control it. Esp if lets say 2 dozen people store the .apk somewhere on a hard drive.
[myTouch 4G General] xHKMx:
You people are forgetting these are the same morons who can't even operate computers much less babbling about mobile platform. These idiots always try some BS as they never understand it they will never be able to control jack all I hear from them is talking but they are saying nothing honestly. Now talking about DOJ/FCC watch AT&T own them as all know the Gov works for THE DeathStar so the at&Tmobile merge will go without hitch.
[myTouch 4G General] neidlinger:
I was thinking that but wasn't going to say it. I didn't want to pull sides. But i do agree. 99% of everything they touch ends up FUBARd.